The purpose of workers' compensation insurance is to protect both employers and employees when an employee suffers a job-related injury. While employers may not enjoy paying workers' compensation premiums, the alternative could be financially devastating, particularly...
Year: 2021
What are the symptoms of whiplash after a car accident?
Traumatic neck and spinal injuries are quite common as a result of car accidents, but few are as common as whiplash. This injury, which occurs when the driver or passengers in a vehicle jerk forward and then back with the force of the crash, can range from mild to...
What to know when your teen is ready to drive
Motor vehicle collisions are the most significant cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Teens have a much higher risk of obtaining injuries from automobile accidents than any other demographic. Avoiding mishaps on the road is the best way to prevent...
3 Tips for avoiding rear-end collisions
Even though many rear-end collisions are low-speed accidents, serious injuries can result. While the primary cause of most rear-end collisions is following too closely or driving while distracted, there are steps you can take to reduce your chance of being rear-ended....
What can I do to walk again faster after an accident?
A bad auto accident could leave you with an injury that impedes your ability to walk. Whether you have a serious injury to your spinal cord or you broke a leg, you will likely work with care providers to regain your ability to walk. The process of learning to walk...
Study shows SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Virginia pedestrians would be wise to exercise care any time they make their way somewhere on foot, but research shows they should be especially wary of walking near large SUVs. SUVs are larger and heavier than traditional cars, and they also have very different...
Are car accident settlements taxable?
If you win a lot of money in a settlement for a car accident, it can change your financial situation enough that you start to worry about taxes. Typically, any money you get, the government will tax. When it comes to settlements, there are some confusing rules. The...
Keeping your child safe in your vehicle
Every state has laws about child safety restraints to prevent auto accident injury and death. The National Safety Council actually recommends going beyond these requirements for the safest possible ride. Review these safety tips to improve the security of your child...
Fatal car accidents at a 12-year high in Virginia
Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles recently reported that fatal car accidents have reached a 12-year high, even as the total number of vehicle collisions has fallen. If you or a loved one is a regular driver on Virginia roads, here is what you need to know about...
FMCSA registry offers insight on substance abuse in trucking
Commercial trucks are a common site across U.S. freeways. Yet, when the employees driving those trucks abuse drugs or alcohol, they endanger everyone they encounter on the road. In 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration established a Drug & Alcohol...